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Victorian Government lift minimum training requirements for real estate - REIV

The Real Estate Institute of Victoria welcomes the State Government’s actions to raise the education standards required for the real estate sector.

National Western Australia (WA)

The Economy

The Pilbara agent on the cutting edge of technology - Openn Negotiation

The ‘online auction guy’ – that’s what buyers and sellers in the Pilbara region are calling Realmark Karratha agent Jordan James.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

'Earth, Wind and Fire': Lindfield home’s record breaking $11m+ sale

The sustainable Luigi Roselli Architects design features a stunning entertaining deck and showcase indoor staircase with slide. Sold by Glenn Curran of McGrath Lindfield.

National

The Economy

Is your client looking for a sea or tree change? Support their move with smart technology

Securexchange aims to protect your clients from scammers through the use of a collaborative and secure workspace.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

REAL Specialists: Sea change meets tree change

Set atop five acres and within three kilometers of the beach, this four bedroom Pottsville home is for sale by Shaun Cardillo of REAL Specialists.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

Median sale price increases in eight regional centres says REIWA

Real Estate Institute of Western Australia says 8 of 9 Western Australia’s regional centres have recorded an increase in median sale price for the September 2020 quarter, with Karratha experiencing the largest increase of 8.1 per cent to $465,000.

National

The Economy

John McGrath – What’s driving the Spring market?

The number of homes for sale across Australia is at a 10-year low, with new listings increasing only marginally in the month of September and overall stock for sale actually falling. This is highly unusual for the first month of Spring, which is traditionally our busiest selling season.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

‘Forest Glen’: Paddock to plate lifestyle on 25 acres

Less than 1 hour from Sydney's CBD, this country estate offers a relaxed lifestyle for sustainable living. For sale by Deborah Cullen and Richard Royle of Cullen Royle.

Featured Property

'The Glasshouse': Award-winning designer luxury

For sale by Ben Collier of The Agency, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, “Normally you wouldn’t see these interiors and quality of finishes until you reach a price range of $10,000,000+.”

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

People

Nick Harding of Ha Architecture: design from the inside, out

"Being able to propose an idea to a client and then delivering that concept exactly as it was intended is a very satisfying experience." Nick Harding, Ha Architecture.

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News Roundup

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/firsthome-buyers-return-to-market-enticed-by-grants/news-story/a1a16854b354644bbd9236a915a144ea

First-home buyers return to market, enticed by grants

First-home buyers are coming back into the market after months on the sidelines, drawn by government grants in some states that came into effect on 1 July.

The Australian

http://thenewdaily.com.au/money/property/2017/07/09/tasmania-cheapest-auction/

Despite rapid price growth, there are still bargains in Tasmania

Australia's cheapest sale at the weekend was in Tasmania.

The New Daily

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/lendlease-global-push-gains-pace-in-us-britain/news-story/c08e46609b2ec2e9da11a5a413dc2a08

Lendlease global push gains pace in US, Britain

Lendlease is stepping up its global push with its next major development in London winning preliminary approval and its shift into the US apartment market gathering pace.

The Australian

https://www.domain.com.au/news/new-teachers-among-those-struggling-to-secure-housing-near-schools-20170709-gx54ij/

New teachers among those struggling to secure housing near schools

The education union is concerned new teachers are struggling to secure housing near schools in metropolitan areas.

Domain

https://www.dezeen.com/2017/07/07/10-low-cost-homes-could-help-tackle-global-housing-crisis-roundup/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Daily%20Dezeen%20Digest&utm_content=Daily%20Dezeen%20Digest%20CID_4fd1ce24d79fb28b4196e68b5f35258d&utm_source=Dezeen%20Mail&utm_term=More

10 low-cost homes that could help to tackle the global housing crisis

Dezeen takes a look at 10 properties around the world that have been completed on extremely tight budgets and offer a possible solution to housing shortages.

Dezeen

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/sydney-mortgage-costs-eat-almost-half-of-household-income-says-corelogic-20170707-gx6izk

Sydney mortgage costs eat almost half of household income

Sydney home owners now spend 45 per cent of their household income servicing their mortgage repayments, despite benefiting from record low interest rates.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au/opinion/16273-tips-for-buying-and-selling-in-winter?utm_content=2

Tips for buying and selling in winter

When it comes to entering the property market, instead of waiting for the perfect season and market conditions, it’s best to buy when you have the available finances.

Smart Property Investment

http://www.afr.com/personal-finance/tenants-highrise-fears-a-new-headache-for-apartment-investors-20170705-gx4xqq

Tenants' high-rise fears a new headache for apartment investors

Frightened high-rise tenants are imploring their landlords to move them to another property or rescind the lease because of fire concerns, and investors worried about valuations.

The Australian Financial Review